Paris Motor Show

Automotive News Europe's coverage from Paris

Jaguar will debut the station wagon version of the XF in mid-2017. Unlike the previous-generation wagon, the new XF Sportbrake will offer all-wheel drive in its diesel variants, Jaguar Land Rover sales director Andy Goss said.... Read More »

Mercedes-Benz's AMG unit said it will build a hybrid "hypercar" that uses Formula One technology. Mercedes will join F1 rivals Ferrari and McLaren in using hybrid technology to offer a very high-performance road car.... Read More »

DOUGLAS A. BOLDUC: The list of exhibitors for this week's Paris auto show is the latest indication that the industry is changing fast. Vacuum maker Dyson will be at the event amid reports that the company is developing an electric car.... Read More »

CHRISTIAAN HETZNER: One of the eco-friendly highlights premiering at the Paris auto show will be the Ampera-e, Opel's second foray into electrified powertrains. Yet the brand's marketing chief revealed that the model came close to getting a different name.... Read More »

JAY RAMEY: Mercedes will preview its upcoming pickup truck at the Paris auto show this autumn, according to a media report. Mercedes plans to sell the truck in Europe, Latin America, South Africa and Australia.... Read More »

The UX Concept previews a potential small crossover aimed at young urban buyers, although its striking muscular looks likely would be toned down for a production version. The coupe-styled, four-door concept takes Lexus' bold design language "to the next level," the brand said in a new release. The UX's design is meant to appeal to a "progressive, urban audience living in a connected environment," Lexus said. Go to the Gallery »

The Q50 sports saloon has received a range of upgrades and will be available with a new Designer Pack, which includes new graphite or java brown colors for the leather cabin upholstery, a new open-pore dark wood veneer, dark chrome trim and a black roof lining. For selected markets, Infiniti is offering a new Telematic Control Unit, allowing the owner to control elements of their car remotely via the InTouch Services smartphone app. New features include remote engine start, car locator, and stolen vehicle tracking. The 2017 Q50 goes on sale in selected markets later this year. Go to the Gallery »

The Ferrari GTC4Lusso T features a twin-turbocharged V-8 engine that will be sold alongside the naturally aspirated V-12 model as the brand expands turbocharging through its range to meet regulatory pressure to improve fuel economy. Go to the Gallery »

The BMW X2 will give the brand another front-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive model. The concept is planned as a sporty alternative to the more practical X1. The X2 will sit on BMW's UKL front-wheel-drive platform, also used by the X1 and the Europe-only 2-series Gran Tourer and Active Tourer minivanlike models, as well as by BMW's latest Mini models. Go to the Gallery »

The latest-generation Micra will be bigger than the current model and gets a higher-quality interior to make it a better competitor to models such as the Ford Fiesta. Nissan will build European versions of the Micra at alliance partner Renault's plant in Flins, France, instead of in Chennai, India. Go to the Gallery »

The 2017 WRC challenger will make its competitive debut in next season's FIA World Rally Championship. The car, based on a three-door Hyundai i20, has been developed to meet WRC’s 2017 technical regulations, which have given greater aerodynamic freedom to designers. WRC regulations for the 2017 season also offer teams more power, an increase to 380HP, more downforce, electronic active central differential and the ability to compete with longer and wider vehicles. Go to the Gallery »

Mercedes-Benz's Generation EQ concept features a design that is similar to its production SUVs. It features two electric motors, permanent all-wheel-drive and a range of 500 kilometres (310 miles). Go to the Gallery »

Based on the New Generation Hyundai i30, the RN30 is a purpose-built racer and was developed by Hyundai Motorsport, Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center and Hyundai's Performance Development & High Performance Vehicle Division. The RN30's power is supplied by a high-performance 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, under development by Hyundai for N production models, upgraded with an enlarged turbo to increase thrust at full throttle. Go to the Gallery »

The new upscale Koleos Initiale Paris midsize SUV gets a new grille design with a large Renault badge at the center similar to the grille on the Talisman sedan. It's styling is conservative compared with the smaller Kadjar compact SUV. Go to the Gallery »

Ferrari's open-top version of the $1.1 million, limited-edition LaFerrari hybrid is called the LaFerrari Aperta (Italian for "open"). The convertible has the same performance figures as the LaFerrari coupe, unleashing 949 hp from its 789-hp V-12 engine and a 120-kW electric motor. Its chassis has been modified to maintain the coupe's torsional rigidity and beam stiffness. The company will disclose the convertible's price and production run in Paris, but it has said that the entire production has been sold. Ferrari also will debut a GTC4Lusso variant with a twin-turbocharged V-8 engine that will be sold alongside the naturally aspirated V-12 model as the brand expands turbocharging through its range to meet regulatory pressure to improve fuel economy. Go to the Gallery »

The concept marks the beginning of a new design cycle for the brand. The company said its design "explores the essence and technologies inspiring upcoming models that embody both a vision of how mobility might be in the future." Go to the Gallery »

The Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept showcases the automaker's latest hybrid powertrain and connectivity technologies. The concept has a plug-in powertrain with a gasoline engine and three electric motors, one at the front and two at the rear, helping to give it an impressive 75-mile driving range under electric power. Go to the Gallery »

Dubbed a five-door coupe, the Sportback variant of the A5 gives Audi a competitor to BMW's 3-series Gran Turismo. The Sportback keeps the elegant design of the current models but uses the new MLB platform. The A5 Sportback will be sold in the U.S. for the first time. Go to the Gallery »

The latest Audi A5 Coupe is lighter, more spacious and better equipped than the model it replaces. The A5 Coupe faces strong competition in the BMW 4 series and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe. Go to the Gallery »

The Volkswagen I.D. is the first model based on the automaker's Modular Electric Drive Kit and has a range of 248 to 372 miles, Volkswagen says. Its electric motor has an output of 125 kW. Go to the Gallery »

The first Panamera plug-in hybrid will have plenty of power: 462 hp and 516 pounds-feet of torque, most churned out by a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V-6 engine borrowed from Audi. The engine is combined with an eight-speed PDK transmission and standard all-wheel drive. Go to the Gallery »

Featuring a more rugged appearance and a higher ground clearance, the E-class All-Terrain is Mercedes' answer to Volvo's Cross Country and Audi's Allroad variants. Like the name suggests, it's based off the recently revamped E-class Estate wagon. Go to the Gallery »

Mercedes-AMG is adding two open-air variants to its high-performance GT lineup. The Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster and GT C Roadster will be powered by 4.0-liter V-8 engines with twin turbochargers, direct injection and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Go to the Gallery »

Citroen is marking its return to the FIA World Rally Championship by unveiling the C3 WRC concept. Designed by the automaker’s style center in partnership with Citroen Racing, the concept offers an extreme version of Citroen’s new C3. Go to the Gallery »

Mercedes-Benz is giving the GLC coupe the AMG treatment. The Mercedes-AMG GLC43 coupe is powered by a nine-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel drive and an AMG-enhanced 3.0-liter V-6 biturbo engine that produces 362 hp. It can hit 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. Styling is similar to that of the larger AMG GLE43 coupe. The Mercedes-AMG GLC43 coupe will debut in September at the Paris auto show. It is set to reach U.S. dealerships in the first quarter of 2017. Pricing will be announced later. Go to the Gallery »

The new Nissan Micra will have the brand's V-shaped grille flanked by sleek headlamps, an aggressive front bumper and sculpted hood. The Micra was pictured in camouflage undergoing extensive testing in southern Europe. It will debut at the Paris auto show in September.
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Porsche will unveil its second-generation Panamera at the Paris auto show ahead of a European launch in the fourth quarter. The new Panamera is underpinned by VW Group's MSB platform, making it lighter and more fuel efficient.
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Ferrari sold out an open-top version of the 1 million euro ($1.1 million) LaFerrari supercar before its public debut, underscoring the marque's allure even as the former unit of Fiat Chrysler widens its lineup with more affordable models.... Read More »

Automakers will focus on electric cars and the booming market for SUVs/crossovers at the Paris auto show. VW, Mercedes and Opel will be among companies showing battery-powered cars with long driving ranges. Peugeot, Skoda and Land Rover debut SUV and crossover cars.... Read More »

VW has previewed an electric car due in 2020 that it says will have a range of between 400 to 600km (250 to 370 miles). The automaker said the model, called the ID, "starts the countdown to a new era" for the company.... Read More »

Electric-car pioneers including Renault, Nissan and Tesla are facing a challenge from their peers as EV concepts dominate the Paris auto show. Volkswagen Group's diesel scandal and falling battery costs have persuaded executives and investors that battery-powered cars are ready to go mainstream.... Read More »

Mazda, Bentley and Lamborghini have joined Ford, Rolls-Royce and Volvo on the list of automakers that will skip the Paris auto show, which starts next week. The Japanese, British and Italian automakers will instead focus on smaller events that are less costly.... Read More »

Ford, Volvo and Rolls-Royce are among the automakers skipping the Paris auto show as the once-unmissable event succumbs to changes sweeping the auto industry. Instead of spending millions to woo consumers to crowded exhibition centers, companies are reaching out to buyers where they like to spend time -- on Instagram and blogs.... Read More »

Opel said its Ampera-e battery-powered car will eliminate range anxiety for customers because it can travel more than 400 km (249 miles) on a single charge. "Opel is democratizing the electric car with the Ampera-e," the brand's CEO, Karl‑Thomas Neumann, said.... Read More »

Honda will unveil the European version of its new Civic hatchback at the Paris auto show. The automaker previewed the car with a concept at the Geneva show in March when it said the latest generation will be its sportiest version of the model to date.... Read More »

Hyundai will launch a four-door fastback version of its i30 to replace the slow-selling three-door variant. Company executives hope the model that they have dubbed a "baby Panamera" will win buyers with its more upmarket, sporty looks.... Read More »

Skoda unveiled the Kodiaq large SUV that could lead the brand's entry in the U.S. market. The Kodiaq is the VW Group brand's first large SUV and its first model to offer a seven-seat option.... Read More »

Citroen is hinting at a fresh upscale styling for its large cars with the Cxperience concept. The plug-in hybrid has the brand's new suspension technology and advanced interior features.... Read More »

Opel says its Ampera-e hatchback, the brand's first full electric vehicle, will have acceleration and overtaking times equal to the performance of its sporty OPC models. Opel will debut the Ampera-e, a sister model to the Chevrolet Bolt, at the Paris auto show.... Read More »

Nissan's Infiniti brand will debut the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine at the Paris auto show next month. The automaker says the engine matches diesels for power and fuel efficiency.... Read More »

Hyundai has taken a fresh design direction with the new i30 compact car, one of the brand's key models in Europe. The latest-generation i30 will debut at the upcoming Paris auto show with sales starting early next year.... Read More »

Porsche expects the new Panamera to give a boost to the weakest performing model line in its portfolio. CEO Oliver Blume hopes to sell about 20,000 or more Panameras a year globally, up from 17,200 last year.... Read More »

Porsche will unveil its new Panamera at this year's Paris auto show. The sedan will use VW's lightweight MSB platform, which also is expected to underpin models from Bentley, Bugatti and Lamborghini.... Read More »

Mazda may become the latest automaker to skip this year's Paris auto show, joining Ford and Volvo, which have already said they will miss the event. Mazda said it was difficult to make an impact in Paris because it is dominated by France's domestic automakers.... Read More »